Could sound waves and special insoles ease RA foot pain?

NCT ID NCT06753552

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether combining underwater ultrasound therapy with custom-made foot orthotics can help people with rheumatoid arthritis who have foot pain. Fifty-five participants received the treatments, and researchers measured pain, balance, and quality of life. The goal was to see if these non-drug approaches could improve daily function and reduce discomfort.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: underwater ultrasound therapy and custom-made foot orthotics
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce foot pain and improve balance and quality of life for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 55 participants. The results may not apply to all RA patients, and the benefits might be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS OF ANKLE ULTRASOUND THERAPY; COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, Ahi Evran, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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